Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 4:29PM MDT until August 29 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 429 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the South Fork Burn Scar.
Between 0.5 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen along Main Road in
the Upper Canyon area. Flooding impacts will continue, but no
additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact Upper Canyon, Brady
Canyon, Perk Canyon, and Flume Canyon outlets into the Rio Ruidoso
drainage. Impacts will include but are not limited to all nearby
reservoirs, bridges, culverts and roadways. Impacts to areas along
the Rio Ruidoso may extend downstream of Ruidoso Downs. The debris
flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the South Fork Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
South Fork Burn Scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Glencoe and Hollywood.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches in
the South Fork Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated
across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If
you encounter flood waters, climb to safety.
Area Description:
Lincoln, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov